Director Of Supply Chain Launch is looking for a Director of Supply Chain for an opportunity in Ft Lauderdale, FL The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for the overall company Purchasing, Vendor Services, Part Sales, and Material Management programs, along with leading and executing the Used Serviceable Material (USM) strategy. Provides strategic direction and oversight of all material management and vendor repair management processes to meet company goals, along with assigned personnel. Responsible for all other duties required of a director. The candidate would be a person that leads, develops, and improves overall team performance and USM strategy. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Supervisory Responsibilities: Hires and manages the Purchasing, Vendor Services and Inventory Management employees as needed. Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the work groups. Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive to ensure employee effectiveness and performance. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. JOB RESPONSIBLITIES Provide short term and long-term material requirement strategies based on customer demand and engine types to action USM requirements and increase overall contribution margin. Create detailed inventory models to understand current stocking positions, to identify any possible exposure and take action necessary to optimize USM. Provide an expendable inventory stocking strategy. Utilize min/max and optimize reorder levels to reduce order costs, handling costs, shipping costs, etc. Meet strategic objectives and provide oversight of all outside repair management activities. Establish Cost and Performance standards for Repair Vendors to ensure TAT, pricing and quality goals are met. Create long term PLS inventory stocking strategies to maintain required service levels to support operational production and optimize USM. Leads and supports continuous improvement activities that are required to improve overall team performance of Purchasing and Vendor Services. Ensure all elements of the Supply Chain teams are always aligned and working towards the same Company and departmental goals. Provide departmental metrics. Performs other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Education: 4- year degree required or equivalent Experience: 5+ years of Supply Chain experience is a must. Previous Management experience required. Quantum experience preferred. Previous purchasing and inventory management experience required. Negotiation experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong attention to detail and accuracy Knowledge of financial/logistics concept in inventory management Strong leadership abilities Proven problem-solving abilities. Proven ability to gather and compile large amounts of data and produce usable format for decision making. Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office Proven excellent follow-up and organizational skills. Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to handle deadlines and work well under pressure. Understanding of business and management principles
Working Conditions / Environment / Special Requirements Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirementsincluding, OSHA, EPA, FAA, DOT, and State and Federal regulations. Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required. Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations. GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures. Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures. Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information. Satisfies work schedule requirements. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned. Why Choose LAUNCH? A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations. If you're ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights.
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